The Oklahoma Gas & Electric Company (OG&E) is offering the Positive Energy Scholarship to three students pursuing majors in STEM fields, according to a press release.
They will award $15,000 per year, renewable annually for up to four consecutive years, for a total of $60,000 per recipient. The scholarship covers tuition, books, fees, and on-campus room-andboard expenses. The Oklahoma City Community Foundation administers it on behalf of the OGE Energy Corp. Foundation.
“Building the future of our communities begins by providing educational opportunities for the next generation,” said Kelli Hayward Walsh, OG&E Manager Community Outreach & Engagement. “This scholarship helps students with strong character and a passion for STEM chase their dreams without worrying about financial constraints.”
To apply for the 2025 scholarship, applicants can visit oge.com/education. The deadline is Feb. 15. To be eligible, the applicant must be a graduating high school senior from the OG&E service area. They must also plan to attend a college in Oklahoma or Arkansas.
The applicant must also plan to pursue and maintain one of the following majors: accounting, biology, chemistry, computer science, cybersecurity, data analytics, earth science, engineering, geosciences, environmental science, information technology or mathematics.
They must have an unweighted GPA of at least 3.25 and score 25 or higher on the ACT or 1200 or higher on the SAT.
To keep the scholarship, recipients must maintain an unweighted GPA of at least 3.0.